Apple has launched its annual Back to School offer in India, giving eligible college students, newly admitted students, parents buying for college students and educators a chance to save on select MacBook and iPad purchases.
The offer is valid from July 16 to August 27, 2026, Education pricing can be stacked on top for additional savings.
It is available through the Apple Education Store, the Apple Store app and Apple Retail Stores. Eligibility verification is required at checkout.
Customers purchasing an eligible MacBook Air or MacBook Pro can choose either AirPods 4 or an AirTag 4-Pack at no extra cost.
Those who want higher-end audio products can pay the difference. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are available for an additional Rs. 5,000, while AirPods Pro 3 can be selected by paying an additional Rs. 13,000. Apple says the offer provides savings of up to Rs. 12,900 on eligible Mac purchases.
Education pricing further reduces the cost of the devices. The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip is available at Rs. 1,37,900, down from its retail price of Rs. 1,49,900. The 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is priced at Rs. 2,27,900 for eligible buyers, compared with its standard price of Rs. 2,39,900.
Customers purchasing eligible iPad Air or iPad Pro models will get the Apple Pencil Pro for free under the promotion at no additional cost.
If buyers choose to purchase the AirTag 4 Pack or AirPods 4, then they have to pay an additional Rs. 2,000. Buying AirPods 4 with ANC requires spending of Rs. 7,000 extra whereas AirPods Pro 3 require spending of Rs. 15,000 extra. According to Apple, the iPad promotion saves up to Rs. 10,900.
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The offer is open to college students, newly admitted college students, parents purchasing on behalf of eligible students, and employees of public and private educational institutions. Eligibility verification is mandatory before a purchase can be completed.
The promotion does not apply to the MacBook Neo, iPad mini, the standard iPad, or Apple's desktop Mac lineup. These devices are still available to purchase at education prices where applicable but cannot be used in conjunction with the free accessory program.
Apple continues to provide its free engraving program on qualifying accessories purchased via their authorized sales channels. This program will continue to run until August 27, 2026.